"PLEASE WELCOME , MR. RONALD , FOR CREATING A NEW—"
I was born with what most would say a lucky family , a family with riches , with status and connections. Most would consider my life fulfilling. But honestly? I want more. No, I need more.
I want to be the richest person , I want to be the most famous , I want to have a face others would consider sculpted. Call me greedy if you wish but the fact is everybody would want the same thing if they could. Which I indeed could. I have the power , the status , the connections.
"Make a wish~ What's the worst that could happen?" its voice was tempting. And indeed its words were the truth. I wished to be the richest person on earth. I invested in the right things and made trillions of Dollars.
I wished to have a harem of beautiful girls . I now have thousands of beautiful women that fawn over me and crave my attention daily. Everyday I'd have fun with 3 or more at the same time. It was nice but it's never enough.
The 2 times before I wished had come true. In front of me a figure could be seen. It was wearing a suit , red in color , it was truly amazing. It was a great companion. Every time I sleep it would converse with me. While it was indeed annoying , I'd say the Pros outweigh the Cons.
"Genie. I wish to be the most famous person NO—" "I WISH TO BE REMEMBERED FOREVER" It was perfect , surely I'd become the most famous person and remembered for as long as the human race persists.
"Very well. Your wish shall come true" "Now?" "Maybe" "Well you could always wait~ You wishes always come true after all" "Hmph. Fine."
I was annoyed but it's words weren't lying , the 2 other times did take a while after all. The first took a whole year , while the second took 6 months. I just need to wait after all.
—
"Good morning Chief Researcher Cael" "Chief Researcher Cael" "Hello Chief Researcher Cael" "How have you been Chief Researcher Cael?" "—?" "?!"
"Hahhhh…" I could only exhale as my day has been rather exhausting.
"Why hello Mr. Popular" Sorya said in a mocking tone , but I know he was rather happy and it was his way of congratulating me.
"Tell me about it." I said as I bang my head to my desk. It was exhausting.
"Nigga be grateful , your days are gonna be even better than before ain't it?" Jeremy's voice said in a rather mocking tone.
"If a black guy listens to you they're so gonna fuck you over man" "Heh I dare them"
"If Natan were here it would be 2 people getting fucked."
"Let them come here I'ma Scheisse [German curse word] them back"
The banters between the guys continue as Sorya's chuckling could be heard.
"You boys are always so vulgar" Mira said with a snort , though she isn't any better when it comes to cursing—Maybe a level lower?
"Anyways to celebrate Cael's Promotion" "CHEERS!!!" Owen said, leading the mood.
"CHEERSS!!" *CLING
The sound of glass clinking could be heard as they cheered and began drinking. Except Cael of course , he still has work to do ;)
—Later…
"Hey Caell… what'd you think of this place…" Jovin asked me in a tipsy voice , ah if only It was a beautiful girl who asked me…
"Honestly I think I've found where I'd belong. How bout you guys?"
"They're treating me quite nicely tbh. Probably because I don't have any obvious powers." Jeremy said , still in a tipsy voice.
"Well at least it's getting better , we're no longer treated as mere slaves." Reana said , she seems really drunk…
"Hey! You can't really blame them , they're obviously scare-" As Mira was about to defend them—
"I'm gonna be rather blunt , but you're just lucky that you're easy to control because all you want is re-"
*SLAMMM Step* Step* WINGGGG * *SHHSH
Mira slammed her glass until it broke. Before leaving the room as Sorya looked at her and muttered.
"I've said too much." Before he also left the room. It seems like he's trying to catch up to Mira.
"Alcohol am I right? " Owen said before taking another shot.
"Well it's their problem to solve that's for sure" "Not our problem though am I right?" "AHAHAHAHAHAHA—" Diego said in a cheerful voice. Well his words aren't exactly false after all.
"I hope this doesn't get to them between missions though" Reana said in a rather concerned voice.
"They're professionals pretty sure they won't" Jeremy said in a confident tone even while drunk , perhaps their friendship is something I'll never truly understand.
"I wish that these days would continue uninterrupted and that we all will live a long life!" I said in an enthusiastic tone. Indeed it would be nice
"AYYYY THAT'S MORE LIKE IT." Owen's voice echoed accompanied by laughter from Reynold ,Jovin , Diego , Dariel and countless others.
Hah. Whenever I look back I guess it really amazes me , a normal guy who was drowning in sorrow. Peaked in high school and learned the cruel reality of life. Everybody abandoned me after seeing my fall.
Could I even blame them? I did , I used to. But whenever I look back , I realize how I've been wasting my life. I should've tried harder , I should've studied more. I should've—
Well enough with the flashbacks now shall we? In the end, that Remnant , Echo of Bakugo's was what started me on this journey. It wasn't easy indeed , but I didn't want to waste this second chance that life has given me.
"Reana, are you gaming again?" Reyna's voice asked with curiosity , one could see her tail was curling Reana's neck with curiosity.
"Dude. Silverwolf level 999 just got another rerun , sure she's no longer the best but I gotta get her. I'll E6 R5 her RIGHT NOW" Reana's fiery voice could be heard.
"You have enough money for that-?" "Urrgh… Uhhhh. I'll manage." the banters of the 2 could be heard wait. Reana said "Manage?".
"Oi you better not hack a bank or something to get money Y'know." "Eeek! Busted." "Pfft- I knew it. " Reyna's voice echoed with laughter. As Reana was now slumped mumbling something about "My grand plan…"
"I'm sorry okay" "Pleaseeee" "Pleaseee" "Hmph! Fine…" Ah Sorya and Mira are back now. It seems their problem was resolved now? "Finally you're back, why you gotta ruin the mood when we're celebrating Cael's promotion Dummkopf [Blockhead in German]?"
"Pfft." A chuckling sound could be heard as Sorya looked at Jeremy he was about to also make a joke before- "Jeremy I swear one day you're gonna get yourself killed" Mira continued to banter with him.
"What? Should I say XXXla or XXXga?" "Bruh you're asian though." "What CXXXgCXXXg or ChXXXa then? "Uhhh…" "ChXXXa , CXXXgCXXXg , XXXla , NigXX whatever , I'll Scheisse their asses " Jeremy continued to reply in his sarcastic tone.
"Bro Bro look at this mythical reel pull" Owen's voice could be heard as he showed his phone to Diego and Jovin before—AHAHAHAHAHHAHA BRO NAH DAWG.
"What is it?" Reana and Reyna's voice could be heard before they also laughed their asses out , followed by Sorya , Jeremy and Mira who well Sorya and Jeremy definitely laughed , Mira was just. Uhm Shocked?
"Reana , Reyna, you guys are girls. You shouldn't be laughi-" "Ah-" As she was about to continue her words she remembered that both were boys before "The Change" Thus she's now like 68—stuck between 67 and 69.
Should she treat them like girls or boys? Ughhh both sides aren't right nor wrong , the confusion and all , thus her choice was rather simple—"JEREMY STOP SAYING THOSE WORDS" "YOU'RE GONNA GET CANCELLED"
Welp such is life after all. Though one must say such moments were rare these days. After all the containment issues. All the breaches that almost got leaked. And the overtime they had to endure.
Days like these truly reminded Cael , yes they were now Remnants. But once they were human too. Of course in his case , nobody ever knew. Well Jeremy almost caught him but thankfully at the time his system told him what he needed to do.
—
"…" I felt bored. These girls no longer satisfy me. I want to be remembered now , can't it happen now? These riches and girls are just so dull these days man.. I need more. I need more fame. I need more recognition.
"Genie." "Yeah?" "How long will it take for my wish to come true?" I asked the genie in my dream.
"Well now normally I won't tell you but just this once, probably a few years." The genie replied in his usual tone but—
"A FEW YEARS?" "I WANT IT NOW"
"Wow~ Someone's getting impatient" "I mean if you want you can make another wish~ you still have 7 y'know~" Right… I could just wish that it'll happen now.
"I'll do it after I wake up then" "I'll be waiting~" The genie said without a change in his tone. "Wait, can't I wish it now?" "You're in a dream man? Think a little would ya?" "…"
"When will this dream enddddddddd" His voice could be heard dripping with annoyance
—
It had been a few days since my celebration was held. We were back in working mode , but it was quite peaceful these days , sure there were some Remnants here and there but most were Echo's thus easily subdued.
The researchers no longer looked down upon me , there's definitely a lot of dissatisfaction with me but what can they do? Ah, is this the power of a high position? Very useful Indeed , maybe I should—
"No No, what are you even thinking. " I murmured to myself to snap myself out of my old mindset. Now that I'm no longer just a researcher surely I'm gonna be free most of the
—
"Sir Cael , these are the papers you have to review for today , please finish them as soon as possible."
:o "…" My face definitely didn't look as it usually did , Right… with higher positions means more paperwork? DAMNNN ITTTT. Uh… You know what. At least I don't have to be like those death row inmates or those lower researchers that have to get close to the more dangerous Remnants…
There was that one Remnant that spewed radiation everywhere and even punctured through most protective gear. Thank God the system warned me at the time or I would've been toasted. Alright time to finish this paperwork…
—
Sigh…*
A loud sigh could be heard coming from Cael's office , so loud indeed , but thankfully , his office is sound proof. So nothing could come out.
I feel so lazy and tired… So boring… Like what the hell even are these requests man… [Funds for research on Remnants] [Improve Cafeteria foods] [Better Gear] [Funds for Employee livelihood] Huh… By Reana? This shit's definitely for her E6R5 Silverwolf lvl 999…
You know what today feels like a great day , surely nothing bad's gonna happen right? Oh I might've Jinxed myself up but please let something happen so I can escape from this paper work…
Hmm… Eh, I can always ask the system—As I asked the system in my head without saying it out loud.
[Hey System , No Remnants are escaping containment anymore right?] I asked as I watch the screen in front of me went from [3] to—
[A Vestige of Jormugandr has appeared in the country of Indonesia]
"Fuck." That was the only word I could mutter as I realized things might never truly be the same anymore. My peaceful life… Where did it go?